Advice and recommendations needed. Please help.

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Hi to all.

I am not too clued up when it comes to cars so I wanted to come here to get some recommendations on which cars i should look at to buy for my next model. I currently have an standard Astra 1.6 Club (56 plate).

I want something which is a bit quicker and probably bigger engine, something comfortable and reliable. I have no children or dogs etc so doesn't have to be a large car, probably a medium sized hatchback....I drive approx 200-250 miles a week.

Maximum budget would be £8k.

Can anyone recommend what I should consider looking at?? Thanks in advance.

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Would you be ok with a Diesel? If you want comfort and reliability, how about a Lexus IS200? It maybe a little bigger than you wanted though. Pretty much any Japanese hatchback will give you reliability.

Other suggestions: Nissan Qashqai, VW Golf tdi, Saab 9-3 (should be very cheap at the moment, but parts may be an issue)

So much choice though, so many cars you can get for £8k.

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I'd second the Qashqai, although an Insignia or current generation Mazda6 would be well worth a look too if you don't want to go down the crossover route.

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Alg, welcome.

Could you tell us more. Do you like the Astra? Do you want more performance, more economy, more comfort, a better drive?

If none of these things matter a Toyota Auris would probably be your best bet, it will never go wrong (probably), but if you get some pleaseure from driving your probably want something else.

So give us a few clues to narrow down the alternatives please

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If you could stretch your budget a bit, this sounds as if it could be ideal for you if a saloon will do (2009 Mazda 3 2.0 Sport)

http://www.jct600.co.uk/dealerships/mazda_leeds/used-cars/car-details/mazda-3-leeds-nj59gdu-18279553

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log into olx.com.uk for further details.i belive you will find your answer..................right.........

 

http://www.billscomparison.com

 

 

ali

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Honda civic, 1.8 or 2.2d

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